Karnataka Folklore University under scanner for offering PG courses unrelated to its specialisation
South's LS seats, political weight to rise: Govt
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured southern states their representation will rise with Lok Sabha expansion to 816 seats. He stated Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala will see increased seats and political weight. Shah also clarified that reservation for Muslim women based on religion is unconstitutional. Bills related to women's reservation and delimitation were introduced.
Karnataka Congress Faces Backlash Over Candidate Selection for Davanagere Seat
Bengaluru, April 17: The Davanagere Assembly seat in Karnataka has become a focal point of controversy following the death of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. After his passing, leaders from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka demanded that the Congress party field a candidate from the Muslim community for the upcoming by-election. However, the party has decided to ... Read more Karnataka Congress Faces Backlash Over Candidate Selection for Davanagere Seat
Trustee warns expelled seer Vachanananda
Finally, Rohit Vemula Bill to safeguard SC/ST students gets Cabinet nod
The Bill lists out about 30 ways in which atrocities may be committed against an SC/ST student in a higher education institution
Portrait desecration of national leaders sparks protest in Kukanur
Swift response of ambulance staff ensures safe delivery of baby girl in Yelburga
VTU to establish a quantum computing lab at Bengaluru campus
Nearly 8,000 Quintals Of PDS Fine Rice Seized In Nalgonda Since March
According to department sources, despite the distribution of fine rice to ration card holders through fair price shops, illegal diversion and smuggling of PDS rice to neighbouring States such as Karnataka and Maharashtra is continuing.
Job aspirants protest: Arvind Bellad flays police action
BDA to move High Court; claims 90% of civil works complete
Extreme heat forces people to stay indoors for hours in Yadgir
Coaching for K-SET and UGC-NET examinations
Court sentences two men to 20 years RI each in two sexual assault cases
Akkaareya Angala summer camps for rural kids begin
Zilla Panchayat CEO warns of action against officials for lapses or lack of coordination
The South after delimitation: What the maths shows from Tamil Nadu to Andhra
Parliament buzzed with debate over India's representational future as the delimitation exercise and Women's Reservation Bill took center stage. Prime Minister Modi and home minister Shah assured southern states no injustice would occur, projecting increased seats and influence. Maths indicate a marginal shift in overall share despite seat increases for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Million Years Old Yana Rocks Get Geoheritage Site Status in Karnataka
The geoheritage status to Yana rocks has come on the occasion of Geological Survey of India celebrating its 176th foundation day
NutriVision-2026 conference begins in Mysuru
West Asia conflict may affect fertiliser supply
Congress MLA welcomes proposed delimitation exercise
He says that it will help reduce the distance between leaders and voters and improve governance
Threat intelligence firm issues caution against malicious streaming app
Belagavi-based IT companys report has already been shared with State and Central governments
Karnataka staring at monsoon deficit in all but five districts, says Chief Minister
Onus of ensuring drinking water supply is on Deputy Commissioners, says Siddaramaiah
Domestic Workers Union calls for welfare board
A petition submitted to the Labour Minister included demands such as the creation of a welfare board,specificationof minimum wages,social security, job security, paid leave, and menstrual leave for the domestic workers in Karnataka
IndianOil triples auto LPG supply in Bengaluru amid disruption, doubles dispatches to Karnataka
IndianOil has significantly increased Auto LPG supplies in Bengaluru by nearly 300 percent. This action addresses a sharp surge in demand caused by disruptions in private sector supply chains. The company is working to stabilize fuel availability for the city's transport system. Supplies across Karnataka have also doubled. IndianOil's outlets are operating without interruption to meet the elevated demand.
Kodagu police seizes tipper trucks for spilling crushed stones on roads
Court to pronounce quantum of sentence to MLA Vinay Kulkarni and others on April 17
Farmers body hits out at Forest Ministers proposal to sterilise wild animals
Wildlife Board declares 2,877 acres of forest land as protected reserve in Kalaburagi
Karnataka High Court clears way for e-auction of discontinued or unused liquor licences
It did so by setting aside the November 2025 interim order of a single judge, who had stayed the amended rules that altered the framework for grant and renewal of these licences through the e-auction process
Man impersonated an IAS officer arrested for 41 lakh fraud in Bengaluru
Census 2027: Door-to-door enumeration begins in Mysuru
6,450 enumerators deployed in Mysuru for the exercise, 999 enumerators have been deployed across Kodagu to ensure effective coverage; self-enumeration phase concludes
Providing a platform for innovation and entrepreneurial collaboration in Kalyana Karnataka
Over 120 start-ups take part in Pitch Your Idea event in Kalaburagi
Karnatakas Muslim Leaders Question Congress Actions Amid Allegations of Bias
Bengaluru, April 16: Muslim leaders in Karnataka have expressed strong opposition to the Congress partys recent actions against Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) Abdul Jabbar and Naseer Ahmed, citing alleged anti-party activities during the by-elections. They have labeled these actions as biased and warned party leadership of serious consequences. The Congress party removed MLC ... Read more Karnatakas Muslim Leaders Question Congress Actions Amid Allegations of Bias
Airline officials booked after family alleges denial of boarding passes
Contract workers stage protest seeking job security at NMDC mines
They urge the management to ensure that all existing workers are retained though, there has been a change in contractor
KFD: Health Department appeals to people close to forest areas in Shivamogga to be alert
Mangaluru: Two-day South Karnataka meet of Bajrang Dal to be held from April 18
The convention will witness the deliberation on topics such as making Karnataka drug free, love jihad and Hinduism, cow protection, and promoting self-employment among Hindu youth.
Farm workers stage protest seeking work for 100 days under job scheme
They submit memorandum pressing for immediate measures to ensure adequate employment opportunities for rural workers
Siemens Healthineers is exploring a collaboration with the Karnataka government to bolster upcoming centers of excellence in life sciences, healthtech, and medical products. Discussions focused on skilling, joint incubation, and partnerships to align with the state's deeptech initiatives, further strengthening the company's presence in Bengaluru.
Karnataka govt.s decision to merge District Santwana Kendras to TSKs draws ire
Of the 31 districts, the DSKs have already been shut down in seven districts, and no centre was opened in Yadgir district
ISRO collaborates with ATREE for sustainable land management
The partnership will focus on mapping Indias grasslands and other open natural ecosystems, assessing the impacts of restoration efforts on degraded lands, and developing improved methodologies for estimating both above- and below- ground carbon
A series of programmes from today to celebrate Basava Jayanti
Kavadiga hurt after attack by kumki elephant at Bikkodu in Belur taluk
NTCA directive could scuttle demands to alter Bhadra Tiger Reserve buffer
Karnataka government faces a setback regarding Bhadra Tiger Reserve. The National Tiger Conservation Authority has clarified that the entire buffer zone must be considered an Eco-Sensitive Zone. This directive halts efforts by local legislators to reduce the buffer, which includes villages and private lands. The move aims to protect wildlife and prevent development restrictions.
Reach Prime Ministers new 15-point minority welfare schemes to beneficiaries, officers told
Karnataka State Minority Commission Chairman U. Nisar Ahmed was addressing a meeting in Belagavi
Activists take out jatha to oppose Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga
2.5-acre parking facility at Kempegowda Bus Station Terminal-1 in Bengaluru inaugurated
Dedicated parking has been allocated for buses of the North Western and Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporations, which will improve operational efficiency and reduce congestion within the terminal
Karnataka Congress MLAs meet Randeep Singh Surjewala in Delhi, seek Cabinet berths
They want the CM to accommodate senior legislators by replacing those who have held ministerial positions multiple times
Karnatakas Davanagere Seat Sparks Outrage Among Muslim Leaders
Mumbai, April 16: The Davanagere seat in Karnataka has become a focal point of controversy following the death of Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Leaders from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka have demanded that the Congress party nominate a Muslim candidate for the vacant position. However, the Congress has chosen to field Shamanur Shivashankarappas grandson instead. This decision has led ... Read more Karnatakas Davanagere Seat Sparks Outrage Among Muslim Leaders
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Business Wire India
Bengaluru, April 16: The special court in Bengaluru has completed the hearing regarding the sentencing phase of the Karnataka BJP leader Yogesh Gowda murder case. The verdict is set to be announced on Friday. During the proceedings, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the defense attorneys for the convicted Congress legislator Vinay Kulkarni presented ... Read more Karnataka BJP Leader Murder Case: Court Completes Hearing, Verdict on Sentencing Scheduled for Friday
Illegal cigarette sale rackets busted in Bengaluru; goods worth 45 lakh seized
In one of the cases, the accused revealed that the cigarettes were being sourced from a Delhi-based supplier
BJP Urges Compensation, Aid after 8 Karnataka Devotees killed in AP Road Accident
Among those killed were five women, and 10 others were injured when a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) collided with a tanker in Mantralayam in Kurnool district on Thursday
Congress risks alienating AHINDA community in Karnataka for the sake of one family, warn Muslim leaders The Hindu
Say the Congress had acted in violation of norms in taking action against certain leaders in connection with the Davanagere South byelection.
Accident near Mantralayam leaves residents of Hassan village in grief
The deceased were part of a group of relatives, from two villages in Hassan district and one village in Chikkamagaluru district, who came together for a trip to Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh
Police bust drug network in Bengaluru, arrest 10 peddlers and seize narcotics worth 23.63 crore
Raids were carried out over the past few weeks by teams from Yelahanka New Town, DJ Halli, Banaswadi, Koramangala, Bommanahalli, and Pulakeshinagar police stations
Operation to capture wild elephant in Hassan fails
The team is expected to resume the operation on April 16
As per the notice from the competent authority, depositors must submit 10 types of documents to process their refund claims
Kurnool Tragedy: Victims Identified in Mantralayam Road Accident
Eight pilgrims from Karnataka killed in Bolerolorry crash near Chilakaladona; leaders express grief
Eight killed, 12 hurt as vehicle rams truck near Mantralayam in Kurnool district
Nearly 20 persons from Chikamagaluru in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
With flying colours: Bengaluru records 98.9% pass in CBSE Class 10 exam
Bengaluru region recorded a 98.9% pass rate in the Class 10 CBSE exams, securing third place nationally behind Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada. Despite a strong overall performance, mathematics proved challenging for many students, though science and social science scores saw improvements. The introduction of two board exams for Class 10 students led to an earlier than usual results announcement.
Bengaluru temperature to touch 38C in coming days, says IMD
Eight from Karnataka killed in a road accident near Mantralayam
Nearly 20 persons from Chikmangalore in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
A special court in Bengaluru convicted former Congress minister Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others for plotting and executing the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda in 2016. The court found them guilty of murder and conspiracy, with sentencing to be announced Thursday. Kulkarni, who was present in court, broke down upon hearing the verdict.
8 Killed, 12 Injured in Road Accident in Kurnool
Pilgrims from Karnataka among victims as a car crashes into ready-mix lorry near Mantralayam
Ktaka plans KPI-based appraisal for govt staff
Cong suspends MLC Jabbar over Dgere no-show
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout project in Bengaluru: Rera disposes of plaints over missing paperwork
Weak monsoon forecast could leave Karnataka dry
Honeytrap sting: Rs 10 lakh paid, photos of Bengaluru businessman still leaked
Forex fraud: Easy varsity fee transfer costs Bengaluru parent Rs 2 lakh
JEE preparation helps students ace board exams in Bengaluru
Karnataka govt cracks down on illegal timber trade in Hassan forest division
Bengaluru records 98.9 percent pass in CBSE class 10 exam
Karnataka opposition welcomes CBI probe into Hebbal land scam
No delay: Menstrual leave rule must be implemented, Karnataka high court tells government
Three youths killed in road accident in Kalaburagi
1,000 students to take part in 70 events at Insignia-2026
How a Bengaluru firm set up space mission simulation in Ladakh
Govt, Opposition set for delimitation duel in Parliament
New Delhi, Apr 15:The government and the Opposition are set to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as a three-day special sitting of Parliament begins with a debate on a key Constitution amendment bill that has provisions for the women's quota law implementation and the contentious delimitation exercise. While the government is set to push The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 as a big-ticket reform, the Opposition has decided to oppose the bill due to its provisions on delimitation. Both sides are rallying support at Centre as well as in states amid concerns in the southern part of the country that a delimitation exercise under the provisions of the bill would reduce their political standing because of a better performance on population control. On the eve of the special three-day sitting of Parliament, top Opposition leaders met here at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss and evolve a joint strategy on the bills brought for the implementation of the womens quota law and delimitation. Besides Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, the other leaders at the meeting included DMK's T R Baalu, the RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, Trinamool Congress's Sagarika Ghosh, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant, and the NCP-SCP's Supriya Sule, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav joining virtually. CPI leader Annie Raja, the CPI-M's Nilotpal Basu, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, Independent MP Kapil Sibal, the IUML's E T Mohammed Bashir and the RSP's N K Premachandran also attended the meeting, other than Congress general secretaries K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh. Speaking with reporters after the meeting, Kharge said the Opposition parties decided to unitedly vote against the delimitation provisions in the Constitution amendment bill in Parliament, asserting that they were not against women's reservation but opposed to the politically motivated manner in which the bill was being brought. All Opposition parties want that one-third reservation be given to women, and it be implemented based on the current Lok Sabha strength of 543 for the next general election in 2029, Ramesh told reporters after the meeting. In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that the government's proposed amendments to the Constitution constitute an attempted power grab through the use of delimitation and gerrymandering. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha emphasised that his party would not permit southern, northeastern, northwestern, and smaller states to be treated unfairly. The government plans to bring a Constitution amendment bill, a bill on delimitation law and an enabling bill for Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry -- three Union territories with a legislature -- on Thursday in the Lok Sabha to fast-track implementation of the women's reservation Act of 2023. Lok Sabha seats will be increased to a maximum of 850 from the current 543 to operationalise the women's reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls following a delimitation exercise to be carried out on the basis of the last published census. According to the draft Constitution amendment bill, which will be introduced and is expected to be passed in the upcoming special sitting of Parliament, seats would also be increased in state and Union territory assemblies to accommodate 33 per cent reservation for women. Amending the Constitution requires a special majority in both Houses of Parliament: a majority of the total membership (more than 50 per cent) and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting. So if all 540 members, that are there in the House currently, are present and voting, the two-thirds majority mark would be 360. The total strength of the NDA in the Lok Sabha stands at 292, while the major Opposition parties have 233 MPs. There is discomfort and growing opposition among southern states over apprehensions that a delimitation would reduce their political weight vis-a-vis their northern counterparts. Two prominent non-BJP chief ministers from the south -- the DMK's M K Stalin (Tamil Nadu) and the Congress's A Revanth Reddy (Telangana) -- have sharpened their attack on the Centre over the issue of delimitation, with the Tamil Nadu CM warning of a massive agitation if the state was harmed and his Telangana counterpart flagging injustice. Reddy has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene an all-party meeting to deliberate on the proposed delimitation, alleging that an increase in Lok Sabha seats based on pro rata, without considering economic contribution, would lead to a distortion in the country's federal balance. Reddy has also written to his counterparts from Andhra Pradesh (Chandrababu Naidu), Karnataka (Siddaramaiah), Kerala (Pinarayi Vijayan), Puducherry (N Rangasamy) and Tamil Nadu, calling for collective engagement among southern states to ensure that their concerns are articulated effectively at the national level. The ruling NDA has also closed ranks and rallied behind the prime minister, pitching the move for early implementation of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' as a historic step. In a letter to the women of the country, Modi has asserted that Indian democracy will become stronger and more vibrant if elections to the Lok Sabha and the various assemblies in 2029 are held with the women's quota fully in place. Modi said that when women become active participants in policy and decision-making, the journey towards Viksit Bharat (developed India) is strengthened.
Priyank Kharge Defends Congresss Decision to Expel MLC Abdul Jabbar
Bengaluru, April 15: Karnatakas Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Rural Development, Priyank Kharge, defended the Congress partys decision to expel MLC Abdul Jabbar on Wednesday. He stated that the action was taken in the best interest of both the party and the government. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Kharge emphasized that no individual ... Read more Priyank Kharge Defends Congresss Decision to Expel MLC Abdul Jabbar
A Milestone for Womens Reservation: Karnataka BJP Celebrates
Mysuru, April 15: The Vice President of the Karnataka BJP and actress stated on Wednesday that the reservation for women is not just a moment of celebration for Karnataka and India but for women worldwide. She described it as a significant decision made by the Prime Minister. While addressing the media at the BJP district ... Read more A Milestone for Womens Reservation: Karnataka BJP Celebrates
47-year-old held in Bengaluru for lewd comments at girl
Scooter skids on Bengaluru road under repair, woman dies
Door-to-door house listing of Census 2027 to begin across Karnataka on April 16
Karnataka: Former Minister Vinay Kulkarni Found Guilty in BJP Leaders Murder Case
Bengaluru, April 15: The MP/MLA Court in Bengaluru has convicted senior Congress legislator and former minister Vinay Kulkarni in the murder case of BJP leader and district panchayat member Yogesh Gowda. After a lengthy hearing, the court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take Kulkarni and other accused into custody. Kulkarni is identified ... Read more Karnataka: Former Minister Vinay Kulkarni Found Guilty in BJP Leaders Murder Case
Book fair receives strong footfall, drives sales & student engagement
AHV slams CM over governance, economy, power-sharing
